Modenese Reformisti

The Reformisti was a liberal faction in the Duchy of Modena and Reggio that was active in the mid-nineteenth century. The faction was founded by reformist members of the educated class, and it advocated for deregulation of the economy, open markets, religious freedom, some citizenship rights for non-Italians, and decreased military spending. The faction also supported curbing the power of the absolute monarchy, favoring social and political reforms, as well as the creation of a constitutional monarchy. The faction's support base grew due to the rise in liberal agitation in cafes and social clubs, but it rarely held power. It dissolved in 1859 after Italy annexed Modena.